Atty. David Michael Urso
David Michael Urso is a lawyer practicing securities, intellectual property licensing, strategic alliances and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Reed College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Intellectual Property Licensing & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 30+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Urso at a Glance
David Michael Urso is a business, ip, ip licensing, and securities attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1995) and Reed College (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Urso
- David Michael Urso is a lawyer practicing securities, intellectual property licensing, strategic alliances and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Reed College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
- David practices in San Diego, CA
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David Michael Urso's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Urso handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Business & Corporate Law in San Diego
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Michael Urso is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in San Diego
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Michael Urso is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
IP Licensing in San Diego
David Michael Urso is one of 2,726 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in California →
Securities Law in San Diego
David Michael Urso is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Diego Choose David Michael Urso
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Urso's practice in the field of business, ip, ip licensing, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Urso brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and ip licensing, David Michael Urso can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means David Michael Urso attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Michael Urso Handles in San Diego
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